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First of all I’m not here to tell you that our party was the best Superhero party evaaaa.. on the contrary it wasn’t pretty like the picture I put up a few posts ago and in fact we barely even had time to TAKE any pictures of the party. Popular basement conversions include media rooms, wine cellars and storage rooms, but more exciting (and luxurious) transformations have included indoor swimming pools, sports courts and drive-in garages. The wall unit itself was made from 3 cheap short bookcases, a top section of wood boxes my dad made to connect the bookcases and some crown molding. This post has two great ideas on how to get the most light from your basement windows and make them look bigger than they really are.

However, your new basement space will likely not pass inspection without it, and spaces not built to code can cause issues later on if you try to sell your home. After talking through concepts with you, our designers will produce 3D drawings to bring your basement ideas to life. Ceiling height is one of the most important considerations if you’re planning a gym in your basement: you’ve got to be able to stretch without hitting the ceiling. Please keep in mind that’s a very rough guesstimate – a lot depends on your location and the current condition of your basement. An unfinished basement in an existing home is a slightly different animal and there are a few considerations to think about before trying to turn it into a finished room. Below-grade spaces are subject to water and moisture, two common enemies of home construction.

Other excellent basement ideas include giving your kids their own corner with an indoor playhouse or swing, or creating your ultimate getaway with a daybed and bookshelves for reading, napping and relaxing. One of the most important additions to a basement rental unit is a working kitchen. Simple changes, such as adding drywall and flooring, can cost significantly less than creating a fully functional basement apartment. I have a 265 sq ft basement that needs a …

One of the most important part before remodeling your home is designing the Basement. You should also check what permissions and consents you will need before beginning a project like this – a basement conversion can be very disruptive for you and neighbours so you need to make sure you are legally allowed to go ahead with the conversion first.

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If the upstairs spaces could use an extra bedroom, a dining or entertaining area, or even something as specialized as a music studio or office space taking the unused area in a finished basement and creating those rooms in it is a great and easy alternative to trying to rearrange or even remodel the rest of the house to suit these needs.

Instead of blowing your budget on the largest movie screen you can buy and professional theater seating, consider comfy lounging spaces with oversized cushions, built in desks for workspaces and multiplayer gaming stations, and new coffee table sized tablets which get everyone engaged with multiplayer action.

Their hypothetical average basement is a 20-by-30-foot space, and the renovation cost includes building an entertainment area with a fully equipped wet bar, a full 5-by-8-foot bathroom, recessed lighting fixtures, laminate flooring, and features a 24 foot partition to close off the mechanical area.…

Seating with built-in storage maximizes function with both storage and seating while maintaining a clean look. The characteristics of your basement will not only influence architectural decisions but they are also a key element when it comes to choosing flooring. You could either paint the floor a solid color or do a checkered design like Jeanne from did in her beautiful basement laundry room. Regardless of how dark and foreboding your space may be, we’ve got a handful of basement decorating ideas that will help you create a room that you will look forward to spending time in. A full finish isn’t going to happen now…but I would like to DIY in the coming years.

Other excellent basement ideas include giving your kids their own corner with an indoor playhouse or swing, or creating your ultimate getaway with a daybed and bookshelves for reading, napping and relaxing. One of the most important additions to a basement rental unit is a working kitchen. Simple changes, such as adding drywall and flooring, can cost significantly less than creating a fully functional basement apartment. I have a 265 sq ft basement that needs a dry wall with insulation, vinyl flooring to cover the cemented floor, a half bath, a wooden door, some duct work to conceal ceiling wires and wall painting.

In order to save cost, I am only thinking of finishing about 450 – 500sq ft of the basement. Maybe one day I will have a quarter of this room, i will be so happy… then I will return to your page for some great ideas. This basement media room/family room combination provides the perfect spot to gather with family and friends. Now, keep in mind that 1500 sq ft is a big finished basement and no matter which company comes out you’re very likely to be in the mid-thirties to low 40’s range if someone else is doing the work and acting at the GC. There’s no better time to equip your basement for audio and video equipment than when you’re building new or remodeling. Wood Pallet Walls – Great basement …

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If your basement usage ideas are limited to the various ways you can stack boxes of holiday decorations and old photo albums, it might be time to reconsider how you’re using this valuable space. A living area needs to feel warm and cozy, a bedroom needs to have a quiet and relaxing finish and a game room needs some exciting colors. Larger daylight windows and patio doors make a basement feel less like a closed-in vault. Installing a basement ceiling that helps cut down on sound transmission to the floor above is a good idea particularly if Junior decides to take up the drums. You’ll be contacted at your convenience by qualified basement renovation contractors in your local area.

Most layouts in the area are located in basements – it’s no wonder that the Midwest is a hotbed of model railroading – a dry basement is the perfect environment for a layout. In that case the basement can be designed to accommodate being finished, even if it’s done at a later time. It definitely wouldn’t have worked in the basement of an 80-year old house I owned, but it would work fine in the more modern home we live in now.

There’s no official list of ideas and you’re limited only by your imagination, budget and the physical constraints of your home. Basement Pole – Basement poles are unsightly but with a little planning you can turn them into a design asset. But first, let’s breakdown the factors that will determine what your basement would cost if you were to finish it. I’ve come quite a ways but I now want to step by step add a walk in closet, private bdrm, and craft room and convert the existing open space bedroom to a kitchen/dining/entertaining space. The planning of the design and placement of furniture can often make the space capable of functioning as several different spaces at once. Basement rooms can be used for many purposes: laundry, home theater, game playing, hobbies and crafts, and the list goes on. There are many building codes intended to ensure the safety …